PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis

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PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis Specification

Ingredients
Phosphorus Chlorine

Molecular Weight
208.24 g/mol

HS Code
28129090

EINECS No
233-060-3

Melting Point
160C (sublimes)

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline solid

Purity
99%

CAS No
10026-13-8

Molecular Formula
PCl5

Smell
Acrid pungent odor

Poisonous
YES

Grade
99% Synthesis grade

Solubility
Decomposes in water soluble in organic solvents like benzene and carbon disulfide

Shelf Life
Stable under recommended storage conditions

Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline solid

Density
2.1 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Structural Formula
Cl5P (Trigonal bipyramidal structure)

Properties
Highly reactive hydrolyzes to produce hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid

Shape
Crystalline or powder form

Application
Used in organic synthesis as a chlorinating agent catalyst and in the preparation of phosphorus oxychloride

Usage
Primarily used for chemical synthesis purposes in industrial settings

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated place tightly sealed in a moisture-free environment

About PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis

PHOSPHORUS PENTACHLORIDE 99% For Synthesis is a high-grade chemical compound available in powder or crystalline solid form with a white to pale yellow appearance. It exudes an acrid pungent odor and exhibits a trigonal bipyramidal structure with a molecular formula of PCl5 and a molecular weight of 208.24 g/mol. This versatile product is widely utilized in industrial settings for its role as a chlorinating agent catalyst and in the production of phosphorus oxychloride. It is highly reactive, decomposing in water while being soluble in organic solvents like benzene and carbon disulfide. With a purity of 99%, this chemical is classified as poisonous and must be stored in cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions to maintain stability.